# Wim Hof Method vs Box breathing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wim Hof Method at 13K against Box breathing's 3. Wim Hof Method also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). Box breathing's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wim Hof Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Box breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wim Hof Method against 5.0 for Box breathing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wim Hof Method has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Wim Hof Method's written reviews are positive against 100% of Box breathing's.

Wim Hof Method ships an update every 2 weeks, Box breathing every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wim Hof Method | Box breathing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHM SERVICES, UNIPESSOAL LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704814340) | [Aleh Kasaryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779272829) |

## What reviewers say

### Wim Hof Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This comprehensive wellness tool guides you through daily breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Experience increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and enhanced resilience through scientifically validated techniques.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Cold water therapy practices, Mind power exercises, Guided meditations, Progress tracking calendar, Community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Supporter | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Supporter Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Supporter Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| Stopwatch | Free | one-time |
| 30 Days Audio Challenge | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Excellent app and method
- 🤗 Grateful for the app
- 💪 Improved health and fitness
- 🧘‍♂️ Helps with mental wellbeing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🤔 Disappointed with recent changes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Guided breathing not working
- Retention timer bugs
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable breathing sessions
- Offline access to content
- Better Apple Watch integration
- More detailed progress tracking
- Community and social features


### Box breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathing-breathcode/id6746636186)

This app guides you through structured breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It utilizes the box breathing technique with timed phases and haptic feedback to help you achieve a calmer state in minutes. Ideal for unwinding, resetting, or improving sleep.

**Highlights:** Box breathing technique, Guided breathing exercises, 3 distinct modes (Calm, Balance, Sleep), Haptic feedback, Built-in metronome, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly with trial | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wim Hof Method free?

Wim Hof Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Box breathing free?

Box breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wim Hof Method or Box breathing?

Box breathing is rated higher. Wim Hof Method averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Box breathing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wim Hof Method or Box breathing have ads?

Neither Wim Hof Method nor Box breathing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wim Hof Method or Box breathing?

Wim Hof Method ships an update every 2 weeks, and Box breathing every 8 days. Most recently, Wim Hof Method was updated on September 26, 2026 and Box breathing on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*